Town Pop. 324

Living in Langford (West Oxfordshire): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Langford (West Oxfordshire) scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Langford (West Oxfordshire) places 16th of 23 in the GL7 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 11 points below the GL7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. For the surrounding area, see GL7 postcode district.

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Langford (West Oxfordshire) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
351.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 1840% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 800% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 490% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 33 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  3. 3 Rouses Lane 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Christopher's Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital12.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital18.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Broadshires Health Centre3.9 mi
GP capacity2,177 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.1%Retired21.6%Student4.2%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax West Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Shipton 10.2 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 10.6 mi
Finstock 11.7 mi
J15 M4 13.9 mi
J15 M4 13.9 mi
J16 M4 15.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Langford (West Oxfordshire) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Kencot 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Filkins 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Alvescot 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Black Bourton 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lechlade-on-Thames 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Southrop 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Eastleach Turville 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Carterton 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bampton (West Oxfordshire) 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brize Norton 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Faringdon 44 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langford (West Oxfordshire) a nice place to live?

Langford (West Oxfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langford (West Oxfordshire) is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Langford (West Oxfordshire)?

Langford (West Oxfordshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Langford (West Oxfordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Langford (West Oxfordshire) is St Christopher's Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Langford (West Oxfordshire) in total.

Langford (West Oxfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Langford (West Oxfordshire)

GL7 49 ⇄

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